Victorian Red Coral Manu Fica Amulet portraits It was made in the

It was made in the late 19th century

A stunning Edwardian period solitaire ring set with a blue/violet sapphire and diamond shoulder accents

which perfectly showcase their cut and character

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Victorian Red Coral Manu Fica Amulet portraits It was made in theDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 An excellent antique coral manu fica amulet dating from the early Victorian period, circa 1850. It's gold topped, and the deep red coral creates a striking contrast with the yellow metal. The Manu Fica (aka figa, fig hand, mano fico) is an ancient obscene gesture, intended to figuratively represent sexual union. It was used to ward of the Evil Eye, apparently on the assumption that evil can be repelled by obscenity; that even